Artificial intelligence

April 23, 2026 10:51 AM

India, Japan hold first AI Strategic Dialogue in Mumbai to boost tech cooperation

India and Japan on Tuesday held their inaugural Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategic Dialogue in Mumbai, marking a significant step toward strengthening bilateral cooperation in emerging technologies and digital innovation. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the dialogue was co-chaired by Amit A. Shukla, MEA Joint Secretary (Cyber Diplomacy) and Hanada Takahiro, Deputy Assistant Minister for Cyber Security at Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Officials from various ministri...

April 20, 2026 12:19 PM

MSME Ministry trains over 2,500 artisans in AI under PM Vishwakarma Scheme

In a first-of-its-kind initiative to integrate traditional skills with modern technology, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has trained over 2,500 artisans across the country in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme. The programme, aimed at empowering grassroots craftspeople, is aligned with the government’s vision of leveraging AI for social good. It focuses on helping artisans enhance their livelihoods by adopting digital tools for b...

April 15, 2026 3:55 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan calls for harnessing AI for inclusive governance at IIPA lecture

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday underscored the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance, describing it as a powerful tool to build an inclusive, efficient and future-ready India. Delivering the 5th Dr. Rajendra Prasad Memorial Lecture on “AI for Good Governance” at the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) during its 72nd Founders’ Day celebrations, V-P Radhakrishnan said, “Artificial Intelligence is empowering governments to ser...

April 9, 2026 7:42 PM

Indian Railways to introduce composite sleepers, AI-based monitoring to boost track safety

Indian Railways has announced a series of measures aimed at enhancing passenger safety and travel comfort, including the introduction of modern composite sleepers and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for track monitoring. The decisions were taken during a review meeting chaired by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhavan in New Delhi. Under the new initiative, traditional iron and concrete sleepers used in bridge approaches and at points and crossings will be replaced with advan...

April 7, 2026 9:12 PM

Indian Railways expands AI-driven safety and communication systems to enhance passenger experience

Indian Railways has significantly strengthened its telecom and digital infrastructure in 2025-26, rolling out a range of AI-driven and automated solutions aimed at improving passenger safety, operational efficiency, and overall travel experience. A key development has been the expansion of real-time passenger information systems, with automatic train announcements now operational at 1,405 railway stations. These systems are integrated with the National Train Enquiry System, ensuring timely and ...

April 6, 2026 3:27 PM

UIDAI invites applications for 28 tech internships till April 15

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has invited applications for 28 internship positions in Bengaluru, with the deadline set at April 15. The internships are available for candidates skilled in programming languages, ReactJS, React Native, data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, full‑stack development, Android, iOS development and UI/UX design, the statement posted on X said. Candidates who have completed BTech, MTech, BE, Bachelor of Design, Master of Desig...

April 5, 2026 11:43 AM

AI set to transform drug discovery and regulation: Department of Pharmaceuticals

The Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers on Saturday highlighted the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the pharmaceutical sector during a webinar organised as part of Sādhana Saptah 2026. The session, titled “AI and Emerging Technologies in Pharmaceuticals and Regulations,” focused on how AI is reshaping the entire drug development lifecycle - from early-stage research to regulatory approval and post-market surveillance. Addres...

March 23, 2026 5:51 PM

PM Modi highlights India’s human-centric AI strategy, shares Dharmendra Pradhan’s article on global innovation vision

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared an article by Union Education and Skill Development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, highlighting India’s evolving approach to artificial intelligence (AI) and its growing role in the global innovation landscape. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan writes that in a new AI-driven technological era, India’s innovation story is deeply linked with global partnerships. He emphasises that India’s approach to ...

March 19, 2026 10:15 AM

Mystery AI model suspected to be DeepSeek V4 is revealed to be from Xiaomi

A powerful artificial intelligence model that appeared anonymously on a developer platform last week was revealed on Wednesday to be from Chinese smartphone and EV giant Xiaomi, after it fueled speculation that startup DeepSeek was quietly testing its next-generation system ahead of a launch. The release of DeepSeek's low-cost models DeepSeek-V3 and R1 triggered a global tech stock selloff last year, causing investors to question whether U.S. AI firms needed to spend billions of dollars on AI c...

March 18, 2026 1:17 PM

A mystery AI model has developers buzzing: Is this DeepSeek’s latest blockbuster?

A powerful artificial intelligence model that appeared anonymously on a developer platform last week has sparked speculation that Chinese startup DeepSeek may be quietly testing its next-generation system ahead of an official launch. The free model, called Hunter Alpha, surfaced on the AI gateway platform OpenRouter on March 11 without any developer attribution and was later described by the platform as a "stealth model." During tests conducted by Reuters, the Hunter Alpha chatbot described it...